Calendar Year Performance 2015Calendar Year Performance 2016Calendar Year Performance 2017Calendar Year Performance 2018Calendar Year Performance 2019Calendar Year Performance 2020Calendar Year Performance 2021Calendar Year Performance 2022Calendar Year Performance 2023Calendar Year Performance 2024
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- 4.8 %
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Net Asset Value
139.87 €
Asset Under Management
510 M €
Market
European market
SFDR - Fund Classification
Article
8
Data as of: Jan 31, 2025.
Data as of: Feb 20, 2025.
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Performances are net of fees (excluding possible entrance fees charged by the distributor).
The beginning of the year was marked by the arrival of the Trump administration, which quickly threatened to introduce tariffs, alongside the Chinese threat to US technology.
From a macroeconomic perspective, data confirmed recent trends, with a robust US economy (GDP up by 0.6% over the quarter) and a sluggish European economy showing tentative signs of improvement.
The Federal Reserve paused its easing cycle in January after three consecutive cuts. Conversely, the European Central Bank cut its deposit rate by 25 bps in response to more moderate growth.
The equities markets started the year strongly, with Europe outperforming the US for a change.
The emergence of China's generative AI Deepseek, which is both powerful and cost-effective, has called into question the investment trajectory of US giants in this field, significantly impacting the semiconductor sector.
Regarding interest rates, Trump's return to power fueled fears of fiscal largesse and persistent inflation, leading to a rise in rates over the first two weeks. Subsequently, favorable inflation figures and concerns about US tech led to a decline in rates in the second half of the month.
In the credit markets, spreads tightened over the month. Simultaneously, the weakness of the US dollar favored emerging market debt.
Performance commentary
The fund began the year with strong performance, surpassing its reference indicator.
European equity markets experienced significant growth, and our strategy of investing in high-quality companies proved successful throughout the month.
Key contributors to the monthly performance included SAP, Hermès, and Experian, each achieving gains exceeding 15%.
In the fixed income sector, our prudent approach to sovereign bonds and substantial exposure to credit continued to deliver both absolute and relative performance.
Furthermore, our diversification strategies in commodities (gold, palladium, and silver) and our long positions in the BRL/EUR exchange rate positively impacted performance.
Outlook strategy
In the coming months, we anticipate significant volatility due to the interventions and negotiations of the new Trump administration, which could impact various sectors and the markets overall.
Nevertheless, President Trump's emphasis on economic growth is expected to initially support risky assets, bolstering our strategy of maintaining a high exposure to equities and credit.
In Europe, we observe that investor pessimism appears to be fully, if not excessively, reflected in the market.
Despite this, there are several reasons for cautious optimism: the elections in Germany and developments in Ukraine and China could serve as positive catalysts for the European economy and markets.
The Fund is strategically positioned to capitalize on the potential resurgence of interest in a region that has been largely overlooked by investors.
Below are the key figures for the Fund, which will give you a clearer idea of the Fund's equity and bond management and positioning.
Exposure Data
Data as of: Jan 31, 2025.
Equity Investment Weight32.6 %
Net Equity Exposure37.6 %
Active Share86.9 %
Modified Duration2.3
Yield to Maturity3.6 %
Average RatingA-
Yield to Maturity (YTM) is the estimated annual rate of return expected on a bond if held until maturity and assuming all payments made as scheduled and reinvested at this rate. For perpetual bonds, the next call date is used for computation. Note that the yield shown does not take into account the FX carry and fees and expenses of the portfolio. The portfolio’s YTM is the weighted average individual bonds holdings' YTMs within the portfolio.
The strategy in a nutshell
Discover the Fund’s main features and benefits through the words of the Fund Managers.
We look for performance drivers across asset classes, sectors and countries in Europe with an objective to provide a resilient portfolio, able to quickly adapt to challenging market movements.
Reference to certain securities and financial instruments is for illustrative purposes to highlight stocks that are or have been included in the portfolios of funds in the Carmignac range. This is not intended to promote direct investment in those instruments, nor does it constitute investment advice. The Management Company is not subject to prohibition on trading in these instruments prior to issuing any communication. The portfolios of Carmignac funds may change without previous notice.
The reference to a ranking or prize, is no guarantee of the future results of the UCIS or the manager.
Carmignac Portfolio is a sub-fund of Carmignac Portfolio SICAV, an investment company under Luxembourg law, conforming to the UCITS Directive.
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